Carson City Health and Human Services reports 24 new cases of COVID-19

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting 24 new cases and 51 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 11,287, with 9,182 recoveries and 208 deaths; 1,897 cases remain active.

*Population information taken from the Nevada Health Response Dashboard found at https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/

COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility- New Groups

Starting March 3, 2021, the following groups will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the Quad-County Region:

• Essential Public Transportation
• Essential Public Health Workforce
• Mortuary Services

CCHHS will continue to vaccinate those previously identified as eligible based on employment as well as those eligible in the General Population Lane, which is Quad-County residents ages 65 and older. Vaccinations are by appointment only. Proof of employment such as a badge or pay stub will be required at the time of the appointment (if eligible based on employment). To schedule an appointment or to find additional information on eligibility visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/covid-19-vaccine/. 

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing for Quad-County Residents 

Testing is for Quad-County (Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey County) residents ONLY, all others will be turned away. Testing is free of charge, no appointments or reservations. To view all upcoming events visit  https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/events/. 

For those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have questions related to testing, call the Quad-County COVID-19 Hotline Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Spanish speakers are available. The phone number is (775) 434-1988. For COVID-19 vaccine questions, eligibility questions, or for assistance scheduling a vaccination appointment, call the Nevada COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center at 1(800) 401-0946.